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Nature of science in physics: data, uncertainty and unit analysis (2025 spec)

Random and systematic error, accuracy and precision, significant figures, SI base and derived units, dimensional analysis, order-of-magnitude estimates and verifying models with data. Added for the revised specification (students starting 5th year from September 2025).

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Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 8 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 2 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 2

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Match the pairs
Match each term to its meaning.

Choose the match for each item.

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Hint 1

Which is about repeats?

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